Wayne Hill gave a very interesting and entertaining
presentation about turtles he keeps. True to form, he mixed facts, opinions,
and humorous stories together to entertain about 50 JHS members. Wayne
keeps several species of animals that have special meaning to him. Several
of these are threatened or endangered in various parts of the world. Much
to his credit, he often has rare success with species that few others
enjoy. He is a rare treasure of a hobbyist that has an extreme amount
of knowledge that enables him to work with the most knowledgable academics.

Most of us only know of Wayne for the ultimate
reptile show.......the National Reptile Breeders Expo! Started in Orlando,
and now held in Daytona each August, the NRBE is the granddaddy of them
all. There are lots of nice smaller shows that we all enjoy, but the NRBE
is THE one that most everyone looks forward to each year. So when you
see him at the expo this August, say hello to him and chat with him if
time permits. He has lots of stories that are sure to delight.